My Life Between Two Worlds

Son of Southtown: My Life Between Two Worlds, is the forthcoming memoir from P.O.D. frontman Sonny Sandoval, set for launch on February 25, 2025, by Baker Books.

Sandoval‘s story is certainly one of navigating contrasting worlds, from the streets of Southtown, simply miles from the Mexican border, to phases across the globe. Sandoval has walked a novel path – with P.O.D. typically seen as “too Christian” for mainstream audiences and “too secular” for churchgoers. Regardless of these challenges, his journey has resonated with numerous followers who, like him, have sought a way of belonging.

In Son of Southtown, Sandoval displays on his life experiences, providing a candid view of his roots, rise to fame, and the challenges that marked his profession. Readers will journey by his early years within the rugged great thing about San Diego’s Southtown, the influences that formed him, and the pivotal moments that launched his profession.

Reflecting on the guide’s launch, Sandoval shared his enthusiasm: “I’ve typically been requested about my story, and it is at all times been one thing I am very proud to share. This guide is a fast-forward look into the off-scripted journey that’s my life. Now, I am excited to deliver all of it collectively for you on paper, Son of Southtown, popping out in every single place on February twenty fifth! You may pre-order it now wherever books are offered. Thanks for all of the love and help over time. I can not wait to share this journey with you.”

P.O.D. followers and associates alike have expressed their admiration. Korn guitarist Brian “Head” Welch stated: “Love + Pleasure + Peace + Persistence + Goodness + Kindness + Gentleness + Faithfulness + Self Management — 9 attributes which, in my view, describe my good friend Sonny Sandoval‘s character exactly. I am assured that you’ll agree as you dive into his wonderful new guide, Son Of Southtown: My Life Between Two Worlds. Sonny would draw back from this assertion and say he isn’t good. Clearly true.

“All of us are fantastically flawed. However Sonny comfortably shows these 9 traits extra genuinely than most I’ve met in my life. In Son Of Southtown you can find that Sonny is at all times shining within the loopy leisure enterprise he and I dwell in, and he shines simply as vivid in his private life when the crowds aren’t there to see. A hero of the religion to me since 2005, Sonny Sandoval has been an encouragement to me since day one, and I’ll love+help this son of Southtown and the whole lot he does endlessly.”

Papa Roach‘s Jacoby Shaddix added his ideas, saying, “This guide is such an open, sincere look into Sonny Sandoval‘s life. His story, his music, and his stroll with Christ continues to encourage me and plenty of others.”

Toby Morse, singer for H2O and host of the One Life One Probability podcast, shared: “Sonny‘s journey hasn’t been simple. However the ache and battle he is been by has solely made his religion and PMA (optimistic psychological angle) stronger. And as somebody who misplaced a guardian as nicely, I can relate. Additionally, there are only some musicians who actually dwell their lyrics off-stage, and Sonny is certainly one of them. He is very inspiring to me and tens of millions of individuals around the globe. Honored to name him my good friend.”

Moreover manning the mic for P.O.D., Sandoval can be the founder and president of the Youth Of The Nation Basis, which reaches out to kids from underprivileged neighborhoods and offers them the chance to seek out their self-worth and worth.